Josh Swayngim. Capturing the essence of life through a lens.
I’m Josh, a lifestyle, portrait, and branding photographer
I pick up my camera to escape the mundane and capture the beauty in life
I have been looking through the lens since I was 4 years old. From disposable cameras, commandeering my grandfather's video camera at 6, to the current line of mirrorless cameras I shoot on now. I've always had a camera in my hand. I take this love and give it to you in our creative endeavors together. I specialize in fitness and health and wellness photography and was an in-house photographer for Hot Yoga Asheville for years. My passion for health and fitness drives this aspect of my photography. I'm geared for any and every type of photography.
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I was born and raised in Asheville, so I have a separate passion for photographing the beautiful landscapes I am surrounded by daily.
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Sneaking in pictures of my friends when in their element is an old hobby of mine, so portraiture is like second nature to me.
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Just like with my photography, I enjoy the simpler things in life - being out and about with friends, good food, and nice views.
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I love food, so if we’re out for a city session you will get a complimentary food guide to distract you from the camera!
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I absolutely love working with Sway! He is so talented, and every time we shoot together, he always makes me feel so comfortable and safe. I can tell that photography is his passion, and that just makes our shoots 100x better! I absolutely cannot wait to shoot with him again!
-Kelly Dinic
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"Josh was an absolute pleasure to work with. We seamlessly moved from professional photos to athletic photos, all of which were artful and well done. The shoot was fun and energetic, which is always great to have when trying to captivate authentic imagery. Additionally, it was an honor to work with a fellow yogi. Josh has a lovely eye, and I would recommend him for a diverse collection of photography styles".
- Kelly McCullough
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Working with SwayOptics was such a treat! He made me feel confident in front of the camera, and carried himself with professionalism and promptness. I looked and felt like the best version of myself in and during the photos taken by Sway. Can’t wait to work with him again!
- Brianne Williamson
The moment is now
Let’s explore one day of your life and turn it into timeless mementos.